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Miso Garlic-Ginger Tofu

November 8, 2021 By valentina 24 Comments

stacked cubes of tofu with miso marinade on white and blue plate on sushi mat

The Miso Tofu Marinade in this recipe will turn you into a tofu lover, if you're not already. This dish is perfect with a side of vegetables or a light … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Savory Recipes, Sides Tagged With: garlic, ginger, mirin, miso, miso paste, Ponzu sauce, tofu

Baked Tofu Ginger Vegetables

February 28, 2017 By valentina 29 Comments

Garlic-Ginger Vegetable Baked Tofu Recipe -- This super tasty Ginger-Garlic Vegetable Baked Tofu is one of the most hearty and satisfying vegan dishes ever!

Super tasty Baked Tofu Ginger Vegetables is one of the most hearty and satisfying vegan, gluten-free dishes ever! It's an easy and healthy dinner for a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Savory Recipes, Entrées, Gluten-Free, Savory, Vegan, Vegetarian Tagged With: bean sprouts, garlic, ginger, mirin, pizza, red peppers, scallions, shiitake mushrooms, tamari, tofu

Sheet Pan Miso Pork Chops with Broccolini

February 1, 2017 By valentina 24 Comments

Sheet Pan Miso Glazed Pork Chops with Broccolini -- This quick and easy sheet pan dinner is packed with delicious Asian flavors and will blow your taste buds away.

Miso Pork Chops with Broccolini are packed with delicious Asian flavors and are great for a weeknight when things might be rushed -- or, for a weekend when … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Savory Recipes, Entrées, Meat Tagged With: broccolini, garlic, ginger, mirin, miso, one pan meal, pork chops, sake, shallots, sheet pan dinner

Yakisoba Okonomiyaki Recipe

February 22, 2016 By valentina 16 Comments

Yakisoba Omelet Recipe- Bursting with umami flavors, this is a super hearty, rich and delicious comfort food like no other.

This Yakisoba Okonomiyaki recipe is bursting with umami flavors. It's a super hearty, rich, utterly delicious Japanese comfort food. Inspiration for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Breakfast & Brunch, Comforting Savory Recipes, Entrées Tagged With: bonito flakes, comfort food, Japanese recipes, Katsoubushi, main courses, mirin, Okonomi, Okonomiyaki, Tenkasu, Tororo Kombu, wann japanese izakaya, yakisoba

Grilled Tofu Recipe with Tangerine

March 22, 2012 By valentina 21 Comments

This Grilled Tofu Recipe with Tangerine is easy, delicious and even non-tofu fans love it! The combination of the sweetness of the citrus and heat of the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Savory Recipes, Sides, Vegan, Vegetarian Tagged With: chili paste, grapeseed oil, mirin, Ojai Pixie tangerines, sambal oelek, tamari, tangerines, tofu

Spicy Miso Eggplant Recipe

March 2, 2012 By valentina 25 Comments

This Spicy Miso Eggplant recipe bursts with delicious Asian flavors. Even if you're a person who doesn't like eggplant, this will turn you! Do you know how … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Savory Recipes, Sides, Vegan, Vegetarian Tagged With: chili paste, eggplants, mint, mirin, miso paste, sambal oelek


I’m Valentina Wein, certified chef, mom of two boys, owner, recipe developer and photographer here at Cooking on the Weekends. I use seasonal whole foods to create unique and comforting recipes for casual entertaining. Read more about my love of food and cooking.

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